Rice variety VGD 1 a Boon to Nagapattinam Farmers

Farmers Success Stories

Rice variety VGD 1 a Boon to Nagapattinam Farmers:

Brief note on Intervention/ support by the KVK to the farmerFront line Demonstration on popularization of VGD 1 was conducted during 2019-20 at farmer’s field. VGD 1 is an ultra fine, export quality. briyani suitable rice introduced to the district through our KVK. The Variety made notable remarks in farmers field with good marketable price.
Author : (Name & Designation of the Scientist documented the success story)Dr. V. KANNAN SMS (Agronomy) KVK, TNJFU, Nagapattinam
1.Name of the FarmerMr. K. Sambandam
2.Marital Status & GenderMarried
3.Age (in years)64
4.i. Postal address:1/135 Nadu theru, Perunthottam Post Sirkali – 609 106
 ii. Mobile No.9487883651
 iii. e mail id (if any)ksnavakaviyam@gmail.com
5.Educational QualificationSSLC
6.Land (ac.)10 ac
7.Irrigation sourceCanal
8.Farm Machinery—
9.Crops grown (in ac.)Rice 10 Pulses 10
10.Others – Dairy, Poultry, fisheries etc., (Specify units)Dairy – 2 cows
11.Name / Title of the Venture / Innovation / SuccessRice variety -VGD 1 a boon to Nagapattinam farmers
 Innovative technologies / successful practices/ interventions adopted, modified or developed (if any) (Mention in brief)Rice Variety VGD 1 was cultivated by the farmer with a recommended best management practices.
12.Economics 
i.IncomeRs. 86,400/ac
ii.Gross and Net incomeRs. 86,400/ac and Rs. 63,100/ac
iii.Cost-benefit ratio3.71
iv.Employment generated52 man days
13.Other benefits accrued (resources/inputs saved, reduction of drudgery, improvement management practices, environment protection etc.,)Inputs saved
14.  Spread of innovation, skills among fellow farmers / No. of farmers trained/ benefitted by the farmersVGD 1 Variety seeds were supplied to 60 number of famers
15.Media coverage like Success stories / feature articles /documentary / CDs etc.Nil
16.Recognition received as certificates, medals and awards, etc. at Block/ State / National Level)Nil